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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.97, 1,030.95 and 394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.97, 1,030.95 and 394.71 is: 592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.97 : 1,030.95 = 394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.97/1,030.95 = 394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.97x = 1,030.95 × 394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.97x = 406,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,926.27/686.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.35

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